How Custom-Made Specialty Contact Lenses Can Improve Your Vision and Comfort

For many patients, traditional soft contact lenses work well to correct common refractive errors like nearsightedness or farsightedness. But for others, especially those with more complex vision issues, standard lenses often fall short. If you've struggled with discomfort, blurry vision, or poor lens fit, custom made specialty contact lenses may be the solution you’ve been looking for. We specialize in fitting patients with personalized specialty lenses that address a wide range of eye conditions, ensuring both clear vision and lasting comfort.

Why Traditional Contacts Often Fall Short

While soft contact lenses work for many people, they’re not designed to address certain conditions. Patients with the following may find soft lenses uncomfortable or ineffective:

• Keratoconus or other corneal irregularities

• Severe dry eye

• High levels of astigmatism

• Post-surgical corneas

• Corneal scarring or injury
   

Traditional lenses can move around too much on irregular eyes or may not provide the necessary vision correction due to their limited customization options. In contrast, specialty lenses are engineered to overcome these obstacles.
 

What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?

Specialty contact lenses are advanced, tailor-made lenses designed to correct complex vision problems and fit irregular corneas. Unlike off-the-shelf lenses, these are carefully crafted based on precise measurements of your eyes, allowing for an exact fit and optimized performance.
 

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Lenses

RGP lenses are durable, hard lenses that maintain their shape while allowing oxygen to flow through to the eye. This unique design offers crisp, stable vision and is particularly effective for individuals with high astigmatism or other refractive errors that are difficult to correct with soft lenses. Because they do not conform to the surface of the eye like soft lenses, they provide more precise vision correction.
 

Hybrid Contact Lenses

Hybrid lenses combine the best of both worlds, featuring a rigid gas permeable center for sharp vision and a soft silicone hydrogel skirt for added comfort. This dual-material construction makes them an excellent option for patients who need the visual benefits of a rigid lens but have difficulty tolerating the sensation of traditional RGP lenses. Hybrid lenses are commonly prescribed for patients with irregular corneas, mild keratoconus, or those who experience discomfort with other lens types.
 

Scleral Lenses

Scleral lenses are large-diameter lenses that vault over the entire corneal surface and rest on the sclera, the white part of the eye. This design creates a fluid reservoir between the lens and the cornea, which provides all-day hydration and exceptional comfort - especially beneficial for those with severe dry eye, keratoconus, or post-surgical corneas. Because of their stable fit and ability to correct complex vision issues, scleral lenses have become a game-changer for many patients who previously struggled with standard lenses.
 

Our Personalized Approach

Our comprehensive contact lens exams go beyond basic fittings, we use advanced corneal mapping and ocular measurements to evaluate your eye shape, health, and visual needs. This data allows us to recommend and design a lens tailored specifically for you. Whether you're trying specialty lenses for the first time or seeking a better alternative to your current contacts, we work closely with you throughout the process to ensure optimal fit, performance, and comfort.

Discover how personalized lenses can transform your vision by calling us at (650) 343-2080 or emailing us at info@myeyeworks.com to book an appointment.